Pink Martini revealed, how to work with a sound engineer, and more

January 08, 2014 TOP STORY Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini Talking to Pink Martini's pianist, arranger, and bandleader Thomas Lauderdale just may convince you that he's the best friend that music will ever have. Upon listening to any album, it seems that both literally and musically, he can visit any country in the world, make friends with its music, win people over, and make it look completely effortless. In this extended interview, we hear from the brains behind the "little orchestra" from Portland, OR that has been selling out concert halls across the globe. Read More » LEARN THIS Six rules for working with the house sound engineer on your next gig. » GEAR NEWS Rob Papen whips up Reason rack extension dedicated to kick drums » Apogee announces 96kHz version of MiC for iOS, Mac » Configure your own recording front end / audio interface with Aphex » Mackie improves SRM powered speaker line with 1600W drivers » Going to NAMM? Don't miss the Hammond Hall of Fame! » MUST-SEE VIDEO Rising Hammond organ star Jim Alfredson reviews the Mini Vent rotary pedal » THIS WEEK'S POLL Did you have a New Year's Eve gig? » (Scroll down the page after clicking to see the poll.) Octavian - Keyboard Calculator Bitnotic Available on the iTunes App Store Instantly see and hear 500+ scales and 50+ chords on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Also features Circle of Fifths, scale modes, chord inversions, descending scales, and much more. Keyboard Magazine said of Octavian 1.1.0 (Jan 2010): "It's a cheat sheet no keyboardist should leave home without." MAP: $2.99 USD www.bitnotic.com info@bitnotic.com ATH-M50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Available Now Audio-Technica's renowned ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones are now available in a limited edition red color. Exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Additional models include ATH-M50WH (white), ATH-M50 (black) and ATH-M50s (black, straight cable). MSRP: $209; $169 Street www.audio-technica.com 615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O Monoprice Available Now Monoprice is now shipping their "615808 8-channel Audio Mixer with USB I/O," featuring 14-inputs, 8-channels, 2x2 USB I/O (Plug-N-Play for PC & Mac), phantom power, variable gain, 103dB SNR, and includes stand mount. Price: $79.88 www.monoprice.com

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